The
Lions took a pretty big hit to graduation with 142 losses from a year
ago departing the team, including the 41 provided by State Medalist
Brandon Vorrius. With eight starters gone, it leaves North with a very
young squad that will feature a healthy dose of freshmen throughout.
Still, there is some experience returning, and the Lions usually wrestle
very tough, so they're not going to roll over for anyone despite their
youth.

Down Low (103-140): The
good news is that Region medal winner Zach Torchia returns and, along
with fellow senior Joe Meehan, will be looked at to provide senior
leadership to the underclassmen heavy bottom of the lineup. Sophomore
Cooper Davis and junior Kyle Smith both gained valuable experience last
year and that should hopefully push them to the other side of .500 in
2011.

Up Top (145-Hwt): Seniors
Rob Mercantante and Matt Morell are returning starters and will be
looked at to provide the senior leadership up top the way Torchia and
Meehan will do down low.

Wrestler To Watch: (Sr) Zach TorchiaTorchia,
who buzzsawed his way through the District last year with a tech and
two pins, placed 3rd in the Regions in 2010, but did not participate
down in Atlantic City. He'll no doubt be fired up to get his chance to
wrestle on the floor at Boardwalk Hall, and should have a very good shot
at doing so.